prevention – Brushwood Media Network

Life-saving measure or public safety risk? Overdose prevention site sparks debate

Tuesday, April 15 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A plan to launch Illinois' first overdose prevention site is facing pushback from critics who say it could encourage drug use and increase crime.... Read More.

WATCH: Illinois Republican advances bill out of Gun Violence Prevention Committee

Wednesday, March 19 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A Republican state legislator advanced a measure out of the Illinois House Gun Violence Prevention Committee. ... Read More.

WATCH: IL bill would allow illicit drug use at overdose prevention sites

Thursday, March 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are considering a controversial piece of legislation that would explore the creation of drug overdose prevention sites. ... Read More.

Illinois House Gun Violence Prevention Committee gears up

Monday, February 24 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A newly created Illinois House committee aims to tackle more gun control measures. ... Read More.

Illinois congressman criticizes closure of federal gun violence prevention office

Friday, January 31 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – An Illinois congressman is expressing dissatisfaction with the closure of the federal Gun Violence Prevention Office by the Trump administration. ... Read More.

Active-duty military suicides increase despite prevention efforts

Thursday, November 14 by The Center Square

More service members died by suicide in 2023, according to figures released by the Pentagon on Thursday. ... Read More.

Veteran suicide prevention plan seeks free gun lockboxes

Friday, September 27 by The Center Square

A new proposal in Congress wants to supply veterans with free firearm lockboxes as a measure to reduce the risk of suicide. ... Read More.

VA to award $52.5 million in grants for suicide prevention

Thursday, September 12 by The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Thursday that it would award $52.5 million in grants to groups that implement tailored suicide prevention programs and services for veterans... Read More.